View Vacancy - Political and Communications Intern

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy Quito’s Political Team is recruiting an intern to support the UK’s diplomatic mission in Ecuador. If you are curious about international affairs, this is your chance to get hands-on experience.

The intern will primarily support the Political and Communications Team at the British Embassy in Quito. The role will focus on political research and analysis on key developments in Ecuador and the region, as well as communications for the Embassy. The intern will also assist with public diplomacy, community engagement, and event organisation. This opportunity offers valuable professional experience for an Ecuadorian university student with a strong interest in international affairs and UK foreign policy.

Roles and responsibilities:

The intern will support the political, communications and projects team across a wide range of activities, including: 

  • Conduct research and draft briefings on political, social, and economic issues relevant to UK interests.
  • Monitor local media and political developments, providing timely analysis and summaries.
  • Support the production of internal and external political reports.
  • Assist with the Embassy’s communications efforts, including social media content and public messaging.
  • Contribute to the planning and delivery of Embassy events and outreach activities.
  • Provide logistical and administrative support for official visits and cross-team initiatives.
  • Eligible under the relevant Ecuadorean legal requirements, namely that you must be currently enrolled in a Higher Education institution at an undergraduate level in an Ecuadorean University.
  • Interest in communication and political issues.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities.
  • Experience of managing various pieces of work at the same time.
  • You must have the legal status to live and work in Ecuador. 

Language requirements: 

Language: English and Spanish 

Level of language required:  Fluent in both languages, both orally and in writing 

Please note, these will be assessed at interview stage

  • Experience and interest working with relevant design and content production programmes– video editing, social media management tools – and of photography/filming for social media campaigns, ideally Canva.
  • Knowledge of the UK and its international priorities.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
7 October 2025
Internship
Part-Time, Intern, Fixed Term
30
6 months
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Ecuador
Quito
British Embassy
1
$460 USD + IESS contributions paid by Embassy in full
24 November 2025

Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Ecuador at the time of application. 
    
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.   
    
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second of subsequent candidate.   

Learning and development opportunities:

Mandatory Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) e-learning training:
-    Health and Safety Awareness
-    IT Induction
-    Handling Information
-    Diversity at work
-    Responsible for information 
-    Crisis management

The FCDO is committed to learning and development for all its employees, including interns. A wide variety of optional training is available, to be scheduled around work commitments.

Interns also have the option of completing the International Academy Foundation Course. The course is equivalent to a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in UK Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, a UK-recognised qualification.

Working patterns:

Availability to work 30 hours per week. 
Flexible working hours within the Embassy’s opening hours, as agreed in advance with the relevant Line Manager:
Monday – Thursday: 08.00 – 16.30
Friday: 08.00 – 13.00 

Contract:

6-month Civil Contract
Monthly internship salary of US$460 + IESS contributions paid by Embassy in full
Appointment will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. The successful candidate will be required to provide timely documentation to support these processes. 

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 7th October 2025

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.


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This opportunity is closed to applications.